Name

PILOT Groupe

Legal name

Pilot Groupe

Website

https://pilot-groupe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Strasbourg

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Part-time Operational Direction Services: Pilot Groupe provides senior operational directors (DC, DSI, DAF, DTI, DRH, DAL, DMD, DGT, DQSE) on a part-time/shared basis to SMEs. Clients pay for ongoing part-time director services, typically on a retainer or time-allocated basis, without the cost and commitment of a full-time executive hire.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PILOT Groupe provides part-time operational director services to SMEs and mid-market companies through nine specialized sub-brands covering commercial, financial, IT, technical/industrial, HR, purchasing/logistics, marketing/digital, general/transformational, and quality/safety/environment functions. Services are delivered via four engagement models: Temps partagé (recurring part-time direction), Management de Transition (interim executive replacement), Mission (expert project work), and Formation (bespoke training via Pilot Académie).

Product overview

PILOT Groupe is a management consulting firm offering a portfolio of nine specialized sub-brands (DC Pilot, DAF Pilot, DSI Pilot, DTI Pilot, DRH Pilot, DAL Pilot, DMD Pilot, DGT Pilot, DQSE Pilot) that provide part-time operational director services across all key business functions — commercial, financial, IT, technical/industrial, HR, purchasing/logistics, marketing/digital, general/transformational, and quality/safety/environment. These services are delivered through four engagement models: Temps partagé (part-time direction), Management de Transition (interim management), Mission (expert project work), and Formation (training via Pilot Académie). The group positions itself as the umbrella brand for a network of operational experts serving SMEs and mid-market companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DC Pilot: Direction Commerciale opérationnelle (operational commercial direction) — part-time commercial and marketing director services for SMEs and startups.
• DSI Pilot
• DAF Pilot
• DTI Pilot
• DRH Pilot
• DAL Pilot
• DMD Pilot
• DGT Pilot
• DQSE Pilot
• Pilot Académie

Products and services

• DC Pilot (Direction Commerciale opérationnelle) Part-time operational commercial direction service providing sales leadership, commercial strategy, sales team management, action plan construction, and sales tool optimization for SMEs and startups.
• DAF Pilot (Direction Administrative et Financière opérationnelle) Part-time administrative and financial direction service focused on maximizing profitability and securing financing for SMEs.
• DSI Pilot (Direction des Systèmes d'Information opérationnelle) Part-time operational IT direction service securing IT systems and supporting digital transformation for organizations.
• DTI Pilot (Direction Technique et Industrielle opérationnelle) Part-time technical and industrial direction service optimizing production processes and driving operational excellence.
• DRH Pilot (Direction Ressources Humaines opérationnelle) Part-time operational HR direction service valuing human capital and securing HR practices for growing organizations.
• DAL Pilot (Direction Achats et Logistique opérationnelle) Part-time purchasing and logistics direction service rationalizing costs and mastering supply chain flows.
• DMD Pilot (Direction Marketing et Digital opérationnelle) Part-time marketing and digital direction service developing brand notoriety and visibility through digital strategies.
• DGT Pilot (Direction Générale et Transformation opérationnelle) Part-time general management and transformation direction service unlocking business potential and enabling agile pivoting for organizations.
• DQSE Pilot (Direction Qualité, Sécurité et Environnement opérationnelle) Part-time quality, safety and environment direction service ensuring quality standards and protecting organizational ecosystems.
• Temps partagé (Part-Time Operational Direction) Recurring part-time operational director service providing SMEs with on-demand access to expert executive leadership across all key business functions on a shared-time basis.
• Management de Transition (Interim Management) Temporary interim management solution for replacing key operational functions within an organization, providing experienced executive leadership during transitions.
• Mission (Expert Mission) Expert mission service addressing specific, one-time organizational needs through targeted consulting engagements.
• Formation (Training) Customized training programs (form'actions) for upskilling collaborators, delivered through Pilot Académie with bespoke intra-company programs aligned to the group's expertise areas.
• Pilot Académie Qualiopi-certified professional training organization offering bespoke training and professional development programs aligned with the group's operational expertise areas across all business functions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200 companies served by the network
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Portail du Temps PartagécoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner portal for the part-time management industry in France. Promotes and supports the part-time executive model and raises awareness of shared operational direction as a viable business solution for SMEs.
• Martine Chabert Expertise ComptableminorOthersAccounting and financial expertise partner. Listed among company partners on the website.
• ElancéominorOthersProfessional services partner. Listed among company partners on the website.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Valtus Group: French interim management firm placing senior executives (often on a part-time or transition basis) into mid-market and SME roles. Closest direct comparable to Pilot Groupe in terms of fractional executive / management de transition delivery model in France.
• Ekkiden: French operational consulting firm specializing in IT, transformation, and operational performance mandates for French enterprises. Comparable as a French SME-focused operational consulting network with multiple practice areas.
• Transformation First: French interim management and operational transformation boutique focused on SMEs and mid-cap companies. Comparable in delivery model (senior executives on transitional/part-time mandates) and customer segment.
• The Alternative Board (TAB): Global peer advisory and fractional executive organization serving SME owner-managers, with national boards and part-time executive members. Closest international comparable to Pilot Groupe's multi-expert, part-time director model for SMEs.
• Altedia: French HR and operational consulting group delivering interim management, transformation, and HR advisory services to French mid-market firms. Overlaps with Pilot Groupe's DRH, DGT and DAF Pilot offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Hays plc: Global professional recruitment group with deep French presence, placing senior interim and permanent staff in accounting, finance, IT, HR and commercial roles. Adjacent competitor to Pilot Groupe's multi-functional director brands.
• Michael Page International: Global recruitment and interim management group with strong French operations. Competes for SME mandates in commercial, finance, IT and HR via both permanent search and interim placements.
• Robert Half International: Global staffing and interim management firm operating in France (Robert Half France), placing senior finance, accounting, and technology professionals. Competes with the DAF Pilot, DSI Pilot and DC Pilot offerings at the higher end of the SME segment.
• ManpowerGroup France: Major global staffing and workforce solutions group with a French operation that delivers interim, talent resourcing and consulting services to French SMEs and mid-market firms.

Emerging players

• Part-Time Executives (Insight Group): UK-based fractional executive network placing part-time C-suite operators (CFO, CMO, COO) into SMEs and scale-ups. Closest cross-border emerging peer replicating the part-time executive model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pilot-groupe

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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